Subgenus Scorpiris (Junos) (Tratt.)Mathew

Subgenus Scorpiris Mathew. (Brian Mathew, 1981) Formerly the Genus Juno of Trattinick, Mathew reduced this to a subgenus in The Iris, first edition 1981.

A subgenus in the Genus Iris. Characterized by bulbs with large fleshy root attached, and channeled leaves in one plane reminescent of corn. They are sometimes referred to as Corn Iris but more commonly they are called Junos reminding one of the old Genus name. See list of species